Lead Pharmacy Technician

InfuCare Rx is a leading home infusion provider accredited by TJC, URAC and ACHC offering a specialized approach to caring for patients in need of IV therapy and specialty pharmacy services in the homecare setting. We have created an ethical, team oriented, and quality work environment for our employees that cultivates achievement and success.

Job Description: 

The Lead Pharmacy Technician reports to the Pharmacist in Charge. They will facilitate all phases of pharmacy compounding and dispensing while providing patient centric service to include regular interaction with Caregivers, Physicians, and other stakeholders during the execution of these functions. This person will always work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary healthcare team to provide exceptional value to our customers. They will be a key contributor for all phases of the Specialty Infusion Pharmacy's operation and should be experienced in this segment of care delivery. The successful candidate will perform all duties in accordance with company policy and procedure, state professional standards, and other applicable regulatory requirements. They will contribute to the delivery of high standards of practice in all aspects of the service.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• STD/LTD
• Group Term Life
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Time Off
• 6 Paid Holidays

General Duties:

Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist the Lead Pharmacy Technician will:

• Supervise the day-to-day operations of InfuCare Rx Pharmacy Technicians at your local site; provide guidance and support to pharmacy technicians located throughout the enterprise.
• Performs a variety of duties and technical tasks structured to assist the pharmacist, patients, and other healthcare providers. These tasks are all designed to support the medication distribution system for InfuCare Rx patients.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications and maintaining personal networks.
• Have the ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Serves and protects the Pharmacy by adhering to professional standards, company policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and URAC, TJC, ACHC standards of care.
• Assist the pharmacist with the preparation and dispensing of medications and supplies using appropriate techniques.
• Perform basic pharmaceutical calculations in order to obtain correct dose of medication
• Demonstrate and incorporate principles of safety, sterile product processing and infection control into daily activities as outlined in organization's policies and procedures.
• Dispense products and record in pharmacy management software to generate delivery documents for prescription including ticket and labels.
• Ensure that a licensed pharmacist on duty properly checks all outgoing prescriptions prior to delivery and participates in patient outreach process.
• Assist with the selection, packing and delivery of specialty infusion products and services on a patient specific basis.
• Contact patients, caregivers, and other stakeholders to determine health, supplies or delivery matters and as needed.
• Confirm delivery based on company protocols.
• Assist with recording and maintaining of various pharmacy logs.
• Ensure that all pharmacy, preparation, and all surfaces are maintained in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assists with product purchasing, inventory, and equipment management.
• Coordinate with suppliers and ensure the correct drug products are received from the wholesale company if requested.
• Verify the accuracy of product orders received. Checks prices against contract and in the schedule of charges. Assists with the system of tracking infusion pumps and medical equipment.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Education, Certification and Experience/Skill Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a current and in good standing pharmacy technician license in state of employment
• Minimum of (2) years’ experience as a Pharmacy technician in a compounding pharmacy preferred, where applicable.
• Minimum of (2) years’ experience as a pharmacy technician preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and resource management skills.
• Ability to manage complex and changing calendars.
• Ability to interact effectively and courteously with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and meet established or anticipated deadlines.
• Ability to take on a wide range of duties and projects and prioritize appropriately.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work performed.
• Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, including meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to compound, prepare and dispense medications/supplies including clean room maintenance.
• Ability to record and maintain pharmacy records. Understand how to calculate and check for correct doses of medication.
• Create a safe and professional environment.
• Ability to oversee the completion of tasks of a team of Technicians and train individuals where needed.

Highly Preferred Certification and Experience/Skill Requirements:

• Experience working in an acute or specialty infusion pharmacy
• Experience working in a hospital pharmacy
• Experience with advanced sterile compounding, (Chemo, TPN, Antibiotics plus other complex therapies)
• Experience with CPR Pharmacy Management System
• Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program certified as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT - Pharmacy Tech Certification Board or ICPhT - Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy)

Physical Demands:

Required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear; required to use hands to operate vehicles and office equipment; must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs; specific vision requirements for this job include: close, distance and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position without compromising patient care. 

InfuCare Rx is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military status, marital status, citizenship/immigration status, sex (including pregnancy and relation conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age (40 and older), disability, genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding. Background checks and drug screens are part of our hiring process. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.